JUNIOR YEAR TO-DO CHECK LIST

Being involved in your community directly impacts eligibility for competitive colleges, scholarships and even jobs. Check out the "Jobs, Internships, and Volunteering" tab for job and volunteer opportunities. 

• Set goals for life after high school and identify a career path

• Stay involved in Liberty High's clubs, activities, and start taking leadership roles

• Volunteer in the community - record your hours, date of service, organization and description of the service you provided

• Continue to focus on a strong GPA or work to improve your GPA

• Meet with your counselor to see areas of improvement and to receive guidance

• Meet with your School to Career Counselor to discus your future plans and academic progress.

• Verify you have completed your tasks for you Career Development Credit

  • Build a Resume 

  • Attend a Career Related Learning Experience (CRLE) or research your career of interest

• Consider internships or Job Shadows in possible fields of interest

If you are considering college:

• Prepare for the ACT or SAT test by taking study classes or using study guides

• Take the ACT (register with Ms. Hutchinson). You only need to take one, all colleges accept either test.

• Explore different college of interests. (Xello's College activity can help identify possible college of interest. Go to Explore > College)

• Attend LHS College Visits during the fall and winter.

• Plan to visit colleges over Spring Break and in the Summer - look for college open houses or call the college Admissions Office to set up a tour. (Have you considered a fly-in program? Check in with Mr. Valdivia for free opportunities.)

• Attend College Fair Events (all year round, Liberty will take a group to NACAC in the fall time check events page.)

• Evaluate your SAT/ACT scores if you want to improve your score. Sign up for a retake, if necessary.

• If you are considering a college that uses Common App (application process used by over 1000 universities), Look for the essay prompts late spring to start on your essays. Link to essay prompts here

• Make sure you are on track to make the 4 year college admissions criteria and course work required by the Oregon State System of Higher Education. A  C-minus or better in:

• English/Language Arts: 4 years

• Mathematics: 3 years (OR requirement) - 4 years (required by some universities)

• Science: 3 years

• Social Science: 3 years

• Second Language: 2 years (of the same language) 

*Meet with your career counselor for more information or questions.